Finding the Third Proportional to 86,543 and 130,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,543 and 130,968 is: 198,197.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,543 : 130,968 = 130,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,543/130,968 = 130,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,543x = 130,968 × 130,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,543x = 17,152,617,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,152,617,024/86,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,197.62
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